Accessible holidays in the Gard

La Bambouseraie is the ideal place to spend a relaxing day out with your family.  A day at La Bambouseraie promises you a total change of scenery ! Located at the foothills of The Cévennes valley, these gardens offer ample green, open space and many different plants and diverse exhibitions to enjoy. 

Un lavoir en ville pour faciliter la vie des budgadières qui devaient aller jusqu'au Vidourle avant sa construction !  

Getting to the bottom of the ocean can be a hassle. A much simpler way to see the ocean's incredible biodiversity up close is with a ticket to Seaquarium! This world-class aquarium is nestled on the southern tip of France in Grau-du-Roi, and is home to over 300 species of tropical fish, as well sharks, seals, sea lions, sea turtles, and other aquatic wildlife.

The Pont du Gard aqueduct is the most-visited ancient monument in France! This exquisite structure dates from antiquity and stands as one of the best-preserved Roman sites in the entire world. Skip the line and see it all, including the museum under the arches and a special open-air walking route through the aqueduct's remains.

Fort Saint-André has been listed as a historic monument since 1903, and you can't miss it. Literally! This majestic medieval fort looms large over the Rhône from atop the rocky outcrop of Mount Andaon. Commissioned by the French King Philippe le Bel to display his power, Fort Saint-André is an exceptional testimony to both his deep pockets and the military architecture of the 14th century. Once a symbol of royal power, the fort had a permanent garrison, a court of justice and a prison. You can still see the graffiti from the prisoners who were locked up here in the 18th and 19th centuries! Explore the fully intact rooms and buildings, step into the chapel, and take the parapet walk for mind-blowing views of the Pope's Palace, the bridge of Avignon, the Philippe Le Bel Tower, Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles, the Luberon, and more.

A **feat of ancient engineering**, the Arena of Nîmes is one of the best-preserved amphitheaters – it dates back to 100 AD, just a few years after the Romans built the Colosseum. Of the 300 still-standing Roman amphitheaters, this is one of the biggest. At the peak of the Roman Empire, up to 24,000 people would gather to watch gladiator battles and animal hunts at _Les Arènes de Nîmes_, or the Nîmes Arena.

Climb up Saint Louis’ Keep and take a walk around the medieval fortifications of Aigues-Mortes. Once a port and then a prison, you can explore the medieval town's fortifications and see what life was like way back in the 13th century.